In September, outgoing Minister Vincent Karremans (Economic Affairs, VVD) intervened harshly at the Chinese chip company Nexperia, which is based in the Netherlands. He thereby unleashed a diplomatic row with China. EU correspondent Rik Rutten followed the riot and sees how the action of one minister put the entire European chip industry on edge.
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- Guest:
- Rik Rutten
- Presentation:
- Gabriella Ader
- Editorial:
- Nina van Hattum and Ignace Schoot
- Assembly:
- Gal Tzadok-Hai
- Final editing:
- Ruben Pest
- Coordination:
- Belle Braakhekke
- Production:
- Rhea Stroink
- Photo:
- David Hammersen/dpa
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